The Latest Breaking News from United Airlines

Flight headed to Minneapolis triggers rare hijacking alert after passenger allegedly tries to force his way into cockpit

Further investigation into the sudden chaos is ongoing.

We Got This Covered · Jun 2

Teen’s Bluetooth speaker named ‘BOMB’ caused a 10-hour delay on flight from Newark to Spain — passenger reported concerns to flight attendant at 32,000 feet, forcing plane back to the US

Passengers on United Airlines flight UA236 on Saturday were subjected to deplaning, TSA rescreening, and over 10 hours of delays thanks to a teen foolishly naming their Bluetooth speaker 'BOMB.'

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 2

United Airlines Flight Turns Around After Teen's Device Named 'Bomb' Appears on Bluetooth

A United Airlines flight to Spain returned to Newark after a Bluetooth device named 'Bomb' was detected. A teenager admitted to the prank, causing security protocols and delays

International Business Times UK · Jun 1

Chicago-to-Minneapolis United Airlines flight diverted after attempted cockpit breach

Plane landed in Wisconsin and ‘unruly passenger’ was taken into custody before flight continued to Minnesota

The Guardian - US · May 30

Unruly passenger disrupts United Airlines flight bound for Minneapolis, plane seeks FBI's help

A United Airlines plane with 147 passengers and six crew members flying to Minneapolis had to be diverted Friday night after an unruly passenger wanted to enter the cockpit. The flight was diverted to Dane County Regional Airport, Wisconsin, for an emergency landing to remove the disruptive flyer. The authorities…

The Times of India · May 30

LA Woman Gets ‘Semi-Refund’ for United Airlines Flight to Orlando After Flight Encounters Repeated Delays: ‘High Key Their Fault’

I never got refunded for my time or any of this

The Mary Sue · May 28

‘Sit there laughing at us while we all cry’: Wedding party tries to get on United Airlines flight from Nassau to Chicago. Then Kyle steps in

Issues with your flight are frustrating enough when you’re in your home country. Being stuck in another country, however, is a different story. A bride-to-be and her bridesmaids say they experienced exactly that while trying to get home from a bachelorette trip in the Bahamas. According to TikTok creator Ellie…

The Mary Sue · May 28

United Airlines Houston Flight Cancellations: FAA Forces Urgent Houston Ground Stop, Triggering Worldwide Flight Delay Shockwave

United Airlines experienced significant delays and cancellations due to severe weather at its Houston and Chicago hubs, affecting thousands of flights and frustrating passengers across the US network.

International Business Times UK · May 26

As Berkshire Buys Delta Airlines, This Billionaire Just Sold Off AAL and UAL Stocks

Two billionaire investors are making opposite airline bets. While Berkshire is buying Delta, let’s take a closer look at why Appaloosa dumped American and United Airlines stocks.

Barchart · May 23

United Airlines passenger tried to open a plane door at 36,000 feet, but it’s what he did to another traveler that escalated everything

Someone missed the “do not” part.

We Got This Covered · May 22